What are the four pillars which support performance?
Many of us who are parents, or know friends who are, realize that parenting (performance) is greatly shaped by these factors. Early in our parenting years we may be willing, but not very competent. Three children and an unexpected baby later, we may be competent, but less willing to perform at our best. Also, our parenting is strongly influenced by available money, the support of friends and family, the availability of respite care and babysitting, etc. (organizational support). Finally, who we are as people (personal intangibles) helps determine of style of parenting and the care our children receive. Competence, willingness, organizational support and personal intangibles are the four pillars that support all performance in an organization. All roles in an organization exist to perform specific tasks. To narrow the gap between optimal and actual performance of these tasks requires all four pillars to be coordinated in support of performance. “Competence” means that a person has the a
